Instructions: 1. Grease a 23cm X 33cm tin or line with Glad Bake. Pre-heat oven to 180deg.C.

2. Place butter and buttermilk in a microwave-proof bowl and warm through.

Remove and add brown sugar, eggs and vanilla. Beat well. Sift flour, bi-carbonate of soda and cocoa powder and mix in until smooth.

3. Spoon mixture into prepared tin and bake for about 35minutes, or until cooked when tested with a wooden skewer. Remove from oven and pour over the topping. Allow cake to cool in tin before removing.

Pecan Topping:
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer for 3-4 minutes.

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